Simon levy asks:
The general discusses, based on 33but, the requirement to split the preparation of the nerot into 2, the first 5 followed by an avoda, and then the remaining 2. I know that the gemara has a limmud on 33b to explain this but what reasons are given for why the Torah would want this to happen?
Simon levy, Israel
The Kollel replies:
The reason stated by Reish Lakish (33b) is in order to publicize the lighting of the Menorah (see Mikdash Dovid 32:5). This can also be the reason the Torah says to do so according to Rebbi Yochanan. (See also Tosfos ha'Rosh on 33b.)
All the best,
Yaakov Montrose